Jo Malone on bath oils, horse riding and building her new business
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David Yarrow on growing his hedge fund and shooting the animals and people of Africa – as a photographer
LENS CAP Artists often have double lives. While James Boswell stalked Dr Johnson for years to write his Life, his…
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Face facts – Tony Benn was a lousy minister who damaged Britain’s industries
Author: Stephen Hill Bob Crow croaked last week and now Tony Benn has squawked his last too. The outpourings of…
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Why political pictures speak louder than words
One of the ways in which David Cameron set a different political tone before becoming prime minister was WebCameron. This…
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How to be an investment banker
How to Be an Investment Banker An investment banker embodies a singular financial institution that helps with the investments of…
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Nick Clegg needs to go back to school
Nick Clegg’s speech to the Lib Dem Spring Conference was a masterpiece in advertising the importance of English history for…
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Spear’s John Arlidge nominated for British Press Award
John Arlidge, Spear’s luxury and travel editor, has been nominated for a British Press Award in the Business and Finance…
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Timetric announces launch of Cards and Electronic Payments International Asia Trailblazers Summit and Awards
The Cards & Electronic Payments International Asia Pacific Trailblazers Awards are now open for nominations across our 45 award titles…
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Private Banker International to host Timetric Singapore annual Wealth Summit and Awards in Hong Kong
The Summit, organised by Timetric Singapore, will bring together key private banking industry leaders to assess and discuss the core…
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Gove help launch Conservative Environment Network
‘Vote blue, go green’ was one of David Cameron’s early electoral slogans (after realising, presumably, that ‘hug a hoodie’ appealed…
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Stephanie Flanders on leaving the BBC, J P Morgan’s terrible coffee and press-ups with the Navy Seals
COFFEE BREAKThe day I decided to leave the BBC for J P Morgan, a friend of mine dreamt that I…
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Stephanie Flanders has stepped into a whole new world at J P Morgan: making money, electronic efficiency and competitive team-building…
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What do Bob Crow, Ed Balls and Alex Salmond have in common?
Bob Crow, Ed Balls and Alex Salmond: what have this motley crew got in common? See if you can work…
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What the UK could learn from Germany’s family business-driven success
RELATIVE STRENGTHS Speaking in front of some of the country’s most important family business leaders, the chancellor praises their contribution…
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Entrepreneurial graduates now taking chances and breaking the mould
In the hypercompetitive world of graduate employment, where thousands of overly educated youths jostle and square off for a handful…
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Investment is key to unleashing the power of Britain’s creative industries
If ever there was a sign of the changing nature of British enterprise, it was the publication late last week…
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The creative industries have become one of the UK’s most successful sectors, accounting for more than 10 per cent of…
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Close Brothers close in on family businesses with new club
A new club aiming to give family business owners and advisers the opportunity to discuss their main issues and challenges…
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At the Sharp End: Nick D’Aloisio
Nick, D’Aloisio, the tech prodigy who sold his app Summly to Yahoo for $30 million aged seventeen, faces the Spear’s…
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While being an interesting development for all involved in the industry, one can’t help but marvel at the political implications…
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